APA SCD E-Bulletin - 02/04/2021
Sustainable Communities Division News
Applications for the APA-SCD 8th Annual Awards for Excellence in Sustainability
The 2021 SCD Awards Applications are open and available until 5pm EST Sunday, February 28. This year, there are 10 award categories, including a new Student Project category and refined Leadership categories. Watch the past webinars and find out about the lessons learned that you can apply to your own sustainability efforts on our new website or our YouTube Channel! Please download the information packet or visit apascd.com/awards for more information. If you have any questions about eligibility or the nomination process, please contact the Award Coordinator, Jenny Koch, at jenniferk@rhiplaces.com.
Reminder to Visit our New SCD Website!
As mentioned earlier, we now have a brand new SCD website: apascd.com. We invite you to visit the site and the new features. All SCD-related information will be posted to the site going forward. Don't forget to bookmark it and check for updates regularly!
APA News
Statement Regarding U.S. Capitol Attack
The APA released a statement regarding the Capital incident. Read the full statement from APA online.
Introducing the New Climate Change Policy Guide
The Climate Change Policy Guide is a timely publication by the APA and efforts by APA's Sustainable Communities Division. Embodied within the document are over 50 policies and hundreds of supporting strategies to help planners to proactively and effectively respond to a changing climate. The policies and strategies are organized by the six APA Sustainability Comprehensive Plan Standards categories, including the Livable Built Environment; Harmony with Nature; Resilient Economy; Interwoven Equity; Healthy Communities; and Responsible Regionalism. There is also a separate category focused on needed federal and state policies. During 2020, SCD took leadership on this update where every one of the principal authors was a member of the division. SCD will continue to develop resources, information, and best practices to support planners in their efforts to respond to changing climate and in creating sustainable, resilient, and equitable communities.
APA Congratulates Successful November 2020 Examinees
Congratulations is in order to the members who passed the November 2020 AICP Certification Exam! The list can be found here.
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Sustainability Tools, News, and Resources
Streetsmart for Healthy Transportation Strategies
The beta version of Streetsmart, a platform designed to give civic leaders the evidence and insight they need for healthy transportation, has been released at thinkstreetsmart.org. Streetsmart draws from research reviews to identify the proven strategies that meet community goals for increasing walking, bicycling, and physical activity and reducing vehicle miles traveled and greenhouse gas emissions. Guidebooks, case studies, and fact sheets are also featured to help practitioners implement strategies with confidence. Equity and inclusion considerations are noted with every goal and strategy. For more information about Streetsmart, please contact Kelly Rodgers at kelly@thinkstreetsmart.org
Climate Change Resources
APA provides its members with information and resources to do their jobs effectively and advocate for best planning practices in the communities where they work. The environmental and economic impacts of climate change on communities are a continuing focus of APA's research efforts. Take a look at the climate change resources available from APA on the Climate Change Resources page. Also check out the Disaster Recovery Resources page for hazard mitigation information.
Articles and Resources
Climate Action
Executive Order on Tackling the Climate Crisis at Home and Abroad
MIT School of Architecture and Planning (SA+P) creates climate action plan
New U.S. Administration’s Climate Plan Would Propel Innovation in Sustainability
Sustainable Cities
Highlighting Best Practices for Climate Resilience from Five Global Cities
Sustainability officers respond to the ongoing COVID-19 crisis with renewed determination
Alternative/Clean Energy
Inclusion
From LinkedIn
Our LinkedIn group has over 7K members and continues to grow every week!
Check out these recent posts from group members:
SDG ROUNDUP - 10 SDG Innovation Areas and Trending Technologies
Jan 29 Webinar on housing and climate change being hosted by APA's Housing & Community Development Division
Wind energy is finally cheap. But will people accept living near it?
IEREK Press wants your papers in by April 30 to join the ESSD family
SDG report highlights that showcase some of the most crucial innovation areas this past year.
Upcoming Events
APA Webinars
February 19 - Health In All Policies: Incorporating Health into Planning, Policy and Decision-Making
February 22 - The Impact of Masonry Ordinances in Promoting Sustainable Communities
February 24 - Working With Developers to Foster Investment in the Community
May 5 - 2021 National Planning Conference (Mark your calendars!)
Planning for upcoming 2021 webinars are in progress - check out the APA webinars page and APA-SCD's NEW webinar page for updates.
Other Webinars
Opportunities
Assistant/Associate Professor, Environmental Studies - As Assistant or Associate Professor of Environmental Studies at the Florida Gulf Coast University, you will: teach at both undergraduate and graduate levels, as applicable; be involved in course and/or curriculum development; conduct research/scholarship; participate on College and University committees and/or initiatives; and perform other duties as assigned.
Community Development Director - The City of Aventura, FL is seeking a mission driven, solution and community oriented, experienced candidate with management and planning credentials for the position of Community Development Director.
Director of Community Development - The City of Brentwood, CA is now recruiting for a Community Development Director. This is an at-will, executive management position reporting to the City Manager. The Community Development Director plans, organizes, directs and personally performs professional work related to the City’s community development activities.
Community or Neighborhood Development - The City of Decatur, AL is looking for a candidate who possess a thorough knowledge of and experiences with the principles and practices of management and leadership. Experience in, or ability to quickly adapt experiences and knowledge to urban planning, land use, building construction, zoning, subdivision regulations, historic preservation, economic development, and site development rules, regulations and ordinances in a growing, comparably sized community.
Village Administrator/Community Development Director - The Village of Wadsworth, IL is seeking an individual with a non-traditional skill set for the position of Village Administrator/Community Director. Someone that can combine a minimum of a Bachelor's Degree in a field related to the work at hand, along with at least 10 years experience (including at least 5 years in a top management position), a working knowledge of local government in Illinois, technical experience in some combination of Streets and Parkway management, Building, Zoning, Code Enforcement, Park maintenance, Economic Development, along with Budget preparation and administration would be ideal for this position.
Housing Program Coordinator - The City of Charlottesville, VA is seeking qualified candidates to be considered for the position of Housing Program Coordinator who are highly motivated and who strives for success by demonstrating Charlottesville's Core Values of Leadership, Trust, Creativity, Respect, and Excellence. The Housing Program Coordinator position performs responsible professional work in the handling of a variety of assignments in the Housing and Redevelopment Division of the City Manager's Office and does related work as required.
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